Make avocado toast with egg four delicious ways—scrambled, poached, hard-boiled, or sunny-side up—for a quick, nutritious, protein-rich breakfast that’s simple to prepare and easy to customize.
Avocado Toast with Egg
Avocado toast with egg is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts: creamy avocado provides healthy fats and fiber while eggs add satisfying protein. This guide shows four easy ways to prepare the egg—scrambled, poached, hard-boiled, or sunny-side up—plus tips to customize the toast with seasonings and toppings to suit your mood. It’s fast, filling, and versatile for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Why This Works
I’m hooked on avocado toast—especially when I have ripe avocados to use. It’s a simple, healthy breakfast that’s ready in minutes and always satisfying. It balances healthy fats, fiber, and protein, making it a reliable choice to start the day.
- Balanced and filling – Healthy fats from avocado, fiber, and protein from eggs.
- Customizable – Pick the egg style and toppings you like most.
- Quick – Most versions take under 10 minutes to assemble.
- Versatile – Great for weekday mornings, meal prep, or weekend brunch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below are the basic components that make this avocado toast so simple and satisfying. Adjust amounts and topping choices to fit your preferences.
- Bread – Whole grain, sourdough, rye, gluten-free, or your favorite toast.
- Avocado – Ripe and easily mashed; a squeeze of lemon or lime brightens it.
- Eggs – Prepared scrambled, poached, hard-boiled, or sunny-side up.
- Salt & Pepper – Basic seasoning to taste.
- Optional toppings – Everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, microgreens, sliced tomatoes, smoked salmon, or feta.
How to Make Avocado Toast with Egg
Follow these straightforward steps to assemble avocado toast with your preferred egg style. Use the method below that best fits your schedule and texture preference.
- Toast the bread – Toast slices until golden and crisp.
- Mash or slice the avocado – Scoop into a bowl, mash with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon if you like, or slice for more texture.
- Cook the eggs:
- Scrambled – Beat the egg, cook gently in a nonstick skillet over low heat, folding until soft and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Sunny-side up – Cook on low heat in a nonstick skillet with a light spray of oil, covering briefly so the whites set while yolk remains runny.
- Poached – Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a teaspoon of vinegar, reduce to a simmer, create a gentle vortex, and slip the egg in; cook 3–4 minutes for a soft yolk.
- Hard-boiled – Prepare on the stovetop, in an air fryer, or in an Instant Pot according to your preferred method; cool and peel before slicing.
- Assemble – Spread mashed avocado on toast, top with the egg, then finish with salt, pepper, and any optional toppings.
- Serve – Enjoy immediately while the toast is warm and the egg is at the texture you love.
Avocado Toast Variations
- Lemon or lime – Brighten mashed avocado with citrus.
- Gluten-free – Swap in your preferred gluten-free bread.
- Smoked salmon – Add for extra protein and a savory boost.
- Microgreens – A fresh, elegant finish for presentation and flavor.
- Salsa – Try on scrambled eggs for a Mexican-inspired twist.
- Tomato & scallion – Especially nice with sliced hard-boiled eggs.
- Everything seasoning – Sprinkle for instant flavor.
- Guacamole – Use leftover guacamole in place of mashed avocado for extra depth.
- Tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo pair beautifully with avocado and egg.
Meal Prep Tips
- To keep a halved avocado fresh, leave the pit in the unused half and cover it tightly to minimize air exposure. If the surface browns, scrape off the top layer to reveal fresh green avocado underneath.
- Hard-boiled eggs work best for meal prep since they store well and can be added to toast when ready to eat.
- Assemble toast just before serving to preserve texture—especially the crunch of the bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sourdough, whole grain, rye, or pumpernickel are popular choices. Use a sturdy slice so it holds the toppings; if you need gluten-free, choose a quality gluten-free loaf.
Leave the pit in the unused half, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate. If it browns, scrape away the top layer to reveal fresh green avocado beneath.
For make-ahead meals, prepare hard-boiled eggs in advance. For best texture, toast and assemble just before eating so the bread stays crisp.
Yes. It pairs healthy fats and fiber from avocado with high-quality protein from eggs, making it a nutritious and satisfying way to start the day.
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Avocado Toast with Egg
Yield: 1 serving | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 5 mins | Total: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 slice bread (sourdough, whole grain, rye, or gluten-free), toasted
- 1/4 small Hass avocado, mashed (about 1 ounce)
- 1 large egg (prepared your preferred way)
- Olive oil spray or a teaspoon of olive oil (optional)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the egg: sunny-side up in a nonstick skillet over low heat; scrambled by gently folding in a skillet; poached in simmering water with a splash of vinegar for 3–4 minutes; or use a preferred method for hard-boiled eggs.
- Spread the mashed avocado over the toasted bread, top with the cooked egg, and finish with extra salt, pepper, hot sauce, or other toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 229 | Protein: 12 g | Carbs: 23 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 5 g
Notes
Try different breads—fresh sourdough, pumpernickel, or a sturdy packaged loaf work well. If using leftover guacamole, spread that instead of mashed avocado for extra flavor. Top with tomatoes, scallions, or smoked salmon for variety.
If you try this recipe, share how you top your avocado toast—there are endless tasty combinations and it’s always fun to see new twists!